Braiding a Six Strand Challah

[13h2o]

how do you do this on your hair

[MetaView7]

lovely

[Ondelendo]

Steady I Really Like This Video Braiding a Six Strand Challah

[bebeheuy]

Good, I like that you share this video Step-by-Step Instructions on how to braid a six-strand challah, I wish success always

[willamricard]

Nice Video Step-by-Step Instructions on how to braid a six-strand challah That You Share , So Very Nice Thanks You

[imegatrone]

I Really Like The Video From Your Step-by-Step Instructions on how to braid a six-strand challah

[bundawartini]

Your Video Step-by-Step Instructions on how to braid a six-strand challah Is Very Useful Sharing

[whutuppp]

Thanks for the video! I just had text instructions and it wasn't working out, so I just made two braids and twisted them together haha. Maybe next time I'll get it right~~

[BelenTainamt170]

hihi bin reich aber einsam

[piscean214]

finally i know how to make a decent 6strand challah!! thanks!!

[purradox14]

Thanks so much! I've been braiding it with 3 strands and pressing two 3 strands together for a wide challah. This is such a help! I hope there's a vid on how to do the round one.

[mememe12ification]

Thanks so much!

[constant0413]

thanks for the video! This visual helped me out alot. !!

[mysaviour777]

Thank you so much - I am just in the middle of making one and realised I didnt know how to braid with 6 strands! Thank you for your clear instructions and the extra clever tip with the sesame seeds! Shalom!

[sbell0105]

Thank you so much for this video, I've been looking at pictures for days and they just do not do what your video does

[kapio1985]

Great for visual learners. Thank you so much for the video. It helped immensely. I am excited to try it. Please keep the videos coming. Shabbat Shalom.

[cafesanslait]

Excellent video. You are an awesome teacher. Looking forward to visiting your blog.

[MommieDearest67]

I'm such a tard! I couldn't do it right but it still looks nice!

[Rozalyable]

I Want to do the braid for my hair ;))

[Rozalyable]

Nice Job ;))

[NCommentreaderN]

Nice video, good job ! Keep up your great work !

[stylesG101]

Those are really nice. To bad I'll nvr make it =(

[bentely10123]

That is so beautiful.....I was think about how you said that is was like hair wile I was cooking and so I decided to do my daughters hair like that and it turned out perfect just like the bread

[HotVoodooWitch]

Just beautiful--you make it look so easy! Thanks for uploading!

[xstaticxstatic]

you must be good with hair too lmao

[adam2003ism]

Looks good

[msdrby]

THANK YOU!

[kimonorose14]

Very beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing (:

[loisen]

Thanks for doing this vid. With your help I hope that I will achieve an eatable challah. ;)

But what can I do if I don't have a stone? Can I use a baking tray and does it have to be warm or cold?

[MayaSophia]

@loisen I'm glad you like the video! You don't have to use a stone. Any loaf pan or flat cookie sheet will do. The reason I use a stone is that the likelihood of the bottom burning is lower than with a tray. It can be room temp when you put the bread on it to rise the second time and then just place it in the oven. Good luck!

[BreannaProductions]

I used this video for my hair...

[converseluver3]

challah looks like corn alittle bit

[Neshamadesigns]

TODAH RABAH MAYASOPHIA!

BEAUTIFUL!

ABBA BLESS AND KEEP YOU

AND MAKE HIS EXQUISITE FACE TO SHINE UPON YOU!

BRACHOTE

NESHAMA

[fibreoptik]

Cinnamon raisin challah!! What an amazing idea! :D

[water3three]

Shabbat Shalom!!!

[fibreoptik]

I am SO useless at braiding... it always looks like crap :(

[Toralya]

Beautiful!

[Clusiela]

THANK YOU!

[eriddle76]

Hi Maya...I just want to tell you that I found your video a few years ago. I make challah a few times a year, and I always come back to your demo to remind myself how to make the braid. My dad's family is Jewish, but none of family did this kind of thing when I was growing up. Thanks for your helpful, clear instructions, which have allowed me to connect to a piece of my heritage!

[beneathyourlove]

Mmm, I can smell them nice and warm for me to munch on :)

[dodibatzion]

I am working on this but have a question about the stone. Do you oil the pizza stone?? Because it specifically says not to put oil on it, to sprinkle with cornstarch. So I am confused what to do. Can someone help me with this?

[MayaSophia]

@dodibatzion In the video I put the challot on oiled stones. I always oil my baking stones. I've done this for over fifteen years and I haven't had a problem.

[dodibatzion]

@MayaSophia thanks, I have had a hard time finding out if you can. But how do you oil them, or with what? I did sprinkle my stone with corn starch as they suggest on the box, and the crust did come out fine.  What is the difference with the oil (do you use olive oil?)

[MayaSophia]

@dodibatzion I've used both olive oil and vegetable oil in the past. I simply pour a little bit of whatever oil I'm using on the stone and then wipe it around with a paper towel so the entire stone is covered in a sheen of oil. That's it! :D

[dodibatzion]

I loved this! thank you so much! I tried, but I think I need to practice some more!

[manoletesemi1]

thank's maya I work in a bakery .you're beautiful.I think I fell in love.

[lietta1975]

sei bravissima, anche nello spiegare complimenti

[KeePinitREAL1025]

finally some1 who actually does a 6 braid the right way i just watch some other video and the ladys braid was horrible..i worked at a jewish bakery for years and we made 80 big and 4 small challahs a day and we braided it exactl like she did but at like 5 times the speed lol it fun tho

[hugsnkisses603]

I agree, Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[Creshia11]

Absolutely beautiful!

[farkyootoo]

thank you so much , shalom...

[nico3ven]

Thank you so much! Came out beautiful!

[dumpstahdirtay]

Thank Yoooooouuuuu!!!!! shalom

[nzahavi613]

Thank you so much for demystifying the challah braid. I ran back and forth from my dough ropes to your video, and produced my prettiest loaf ever. Shabbat shalom!

[jessi95605]

yum! :)

[sherriy88]

shalom! thank you for the video. it helps alot. your way is easy!

[beesdisdat]

oy vey! I have no idea what you just did here! i could watch this all day and still not get it! Happy Chanukkah

[MikaelAllan]

Thankyou so much for our video, it has helped me quite a bit in my hallah making! I ESPECIALLY loved the tip at 5:10 with regards to the uniform application of sesame seeds. It makes the loaves turn out beautifully! THANKS again!! :)

[Pimpmastahanhduece]

damn, you gotta giant mikvah on your patio

[streak9381]

you make it look so easy!!! i majored in baking & pastry arts when i was in college, & had to do the six-stranded challah. thanks for teaching me how to do it again, because i honestly forgot how to do it.

[The050301]

Thank you so much! You are very clear! :-) Thumb up and save

[m1cab]

where do i find the recipe? looks delicious!

[MayaSophia]

@m1cab

Go to my blog which is listed on my profile and also at the end of the video.

[Catorifrejah]

ok thanks a lot for the video it was really helpful because im a hands on learner. ill practice more often to try and get my ropes more uniform.

[Catorifrejah]

hi how do you make your braid strands soo uniform mine come out in thin-thick and everything in between i want my loafs to look more uniform and such. any help would be great! thanks for the video i sorta have it down now!

[MayaSophia]

@Catorifrejah

Hi! When you make the "ropes", if you can make them as uniform as possible, then the entire loaf should turn out fine. I will say that sometimes even my loaves can differ from time to time. We are human beings, not machines, right? It mostly takes practice to find out what works for you. I think I just had really good luck the day we shot this video. ;)

[garronkramer]

Very nice!

[dtrenado]

Nice. It looks so deliciuos

[ChallalahMum]

@patisserie1...your assertion of Maya's recipe is incorrect. Perhaps you have bad yeast. I have used Maya's recipe for 3 years with perfect results. Her recipe is among the best ever..as I have people constantly begging me to reveal the secrets of *my*/Maya's recipe.

[xelamom8]

Beautiful! Thank you for these instructions. I can hardly wait to try it!

[feketemacska85]

király

[feketemacska85]

Hát ez nagyon durva. Nem semmi megcsinálni, de feketecápának már sikerült és nagyo fincsi!

[MaskedWisdom]

Oooh, lovely video. I'm going to try this braid in a couple hours now. ^^

[ShaRacAril]

Thank you!

This is excellent!

We referenced this for our Moishe House Challah-baking event. Thanks so much!!

[haveingfun16]

how do you make the rosh ahshana challa?? can you please make a video for that

[xxremix1]

beautiful bread ahaha i would like to try this. the braid is much more simple than i thought!

[walkinrobin]

We love your video, Maya! (my sweet Girlies & I) We used it (and your recipe) about two years ago and loved it. Then our lives turned upside down for over a year. Now we are wanting to make Challah again. Thank you sooo much! Hugs, Robin

[kikike77]

yum-yum..... briliant demonstration

[striperhooks]

you are not only pretty, but also a good baker.thank you for sharing the video.

i hope that one day i could get the recipe. i tried many time making soft bread but not soft enough for me so please held me the get d right recipe thank u and God bless u.have a nice day.

[stephencavey]

Super helpful. Great video. Thanks.

[09maryp]

This was great! It was very helpful and easy to understand, I will definitely try this soon! Your loaf looked so beautiful, I am jealous of your skills! :)

[avibakh]

Hi stepmom! lol i'll try it this friday, but i'm sure i can't hehe... thank you, wat a shabbat table!

[adrianochef]

Congratulations Maya. Is a beautifull and usefull video.

Chef Adriano, from Brazil.

[siguah]

Thank you! This was great. Beautiful breads!

[FathiyaG]

they look perfect. thanks for sharing.

[hifijapan]

hey maya...I love that...I love baking..I havennt tried this 6 stranded challah...I will do it right away..thanx!!

[mangopilar]

Thanks! This is a great video, I have made Challah in Culinary School. I need to practice at home, thanks for taking the time to show the braiding the challah as well as demostrating the various ways to decorate the Challah.

[revert20071]

i was just doing it and it was first time..but i eventually end up doing a fish lol

[cinnamonkejaro]

Very nice, thanks!!

[glokarl]

Those are beautiful Challahs. Thank you for sharing the video. It will bless a whole lot of people.

[aries640]

Is there a DVD with all the videos?

[MayaSophia]

@aries640 No, there is no DVD.

[SongHeaven]

loved your video - checked out a few on line but yours was the clearest. thanks so much.

[nasosmcbelos]

fantasic good

[patisserie1]

Well Maya, I tried your recipe for ' Cinnamon Raisen Challah ' and all I can say is that your recipe Sucks! I've tried it twice and on both occasions the dough never ever doubled it just stood there like a stone. The only useful tool I can use from the above video is the braiding other than that there isn't anything useful about your recipes. Maybe, you should tweak & revise the recipe. I would advise anyone in this forum to don't bother wasting precious ingredients on this crappy recipe.

[MayaSophia]

@patisserie1

I'm sorry your attempts at using my recipe didn't work for you. It's interesting to me because numerous other individuals have used the very same recipe and had what they said were great results. I'm glad the braiding portion of the video was helpful.

[Lagolop]

@patisserie1 And maybe you could take responsibility for YOU failure.

[patisserie1]

@Lagolop It is just a fricking cinnamon bread. Take responsibility for my failure? It doesn't appears that Maya was overly offended. I suggest that you try the recipe maybe you might be more successful at it than me. At least, I had the guts to try it, and I call it as is. But some how, I have a feeling that you won't even attempt Maya's recipe. You're probably in this forum for entertainment. So there!

[Lagolop]

@patisserie1 I couldn't bake anything if my life depended on it but I'm a damn good taster. I came across this vid in a round about way but I do remember my grand mother and mother baking this kind of bread and it was incredibly good :)

Your comment to the channel was rude and I responded in kind. Why did you bother to post it publicly? Why not to the owner privately? What did you have to gain? And no, this is NOT just cinnamon bread. It takes skill to create; it's not a basic bread recipe.

[patisserie1]

@Lagolop Never baked a thing, yet you know that it takes skills to create cinnamon bread, and it's not a basic bread recipe. For your lack of information, the recipe is pretty basic. There is no mystery about cinnamon bread. One doesn't need any acquired skills or apprenticeship training to make this bread.  This bread doesn't require a Levain, so its very Basic in my humble opinion.

[Lagolop]

@patisserie1 Apparently u do not read well either. I said ... this is not a basic bread recipe. It's not cinnamon bread you idiot, its a CHALLAH. Got it. No wonder it didn't work for you, you only listen to YOUR OWN SELF ....

[kdroush]

@patisserie1 Wow... you are incredibly rude.

[patisserie1]

@kdroush You know, I really fogot about this clip until I saw your comment, and I had a good laugh. Did you try this recipe? If you had any success with it; let me know. I'm betting, you would have a bread that is as hard as a rock if you follow this recipe. Already Tested & Proven by me.

[dngrajower]

@patisserie1

well that's unkind...

[bonzaibb12]

@patisserie1 You are rude !

[TorahJudaismIsrael]

Thank you for the video. Would you have a recipe for yeast free Challah? How about showing how to take Challah? Also a loaf that may look like is 6 buns in one?

[19Ruth94]

it's funny!

[tazy123love]

tht was really cool can u do tht with hair

[Kukuca88]

váu non jó

[fortheloveofmusic10]

excellent video!!i will try it tomorrow for Shabbat!!!

[dutchessabroad]

Great clear example! Will have to wait until after Passover, but I'm going to try that 6-strand loaf. Thanks!

[PleahNahari]

Thank you so so much! I feel so accomplished after making such a beautiful challah! Shabbat Shalom

[lizcana]

Thak you very much, its simply graet

Thanks

[candleinthedarkness]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

Can you please give us the dough recipe?

Shabbat Shalom :)

Janis

[candleinthedarkness]

Oops...I typed too soon...I the link to your website...thank you so much for showing us how to bring in Shabbat so beautifully! :) G-d Bless You & Your Family!

Janis

[Willaena]

@Fromsharona.

Try letting the dough rest after you pound it down and divide it. Let it rest again after you first stretch out the ropes. Once it recovers and softens - about five minutes - then finish making your ropes and start braiding.

[megalomiclyMORBID]

is this a jewish thing?

[fromsharona]

I have a question please. why every time when I want to braid my challah dough as I put the straps(ropes) on the desktop so all my dough (ropes) shrink shortening and hard to work with bands. It's drives me crazy. I used high gluten flour and replacing it with other types but it happened to me again!!!! Where is the problem? i will be happy if some one can help me with that problem !!!

[sandi102673]

They are soooo pretty...I am definatley going to try that! Thank You!!:)

[YeshuaNetWork]

Wow they're so much prettier than mine! Toda : )

[judaicazon]

amazing thank you

[bahoban]

i wanna try this with my hair too!!!

[gr5640]

This is great. I'm making it for next shabbat.

[HadasahB]

i love it, TODAH!

[tarodany]

thank you! will try for next shabas :)

[arikleiman]

OMG, I'm totally gonna try this!  Thanks for posting!

[MayaSophia]

My blog has been reopened. Visit my blog for recipes.

~Maya

[tghori2]

I'm going to try braiding my hair like this. LOL

[Theultimatedemifan2]

@tghori2 haha me too!

[julionica]

@tghori2 This is my job and I actually met girls that want me to do this to their hair.

[greasegunx]

oh my god that is a work of art, and it looks diviiiiiine!

thank you so much for putting in so much effort to make this video.

[mkmkm52]

Thanks so much! I have a diagram, and I did it, but it was hard and confusing. Also, it didn't look as nice. You made it much easier. Can't wait to do it.

[dronchi1701]

very simple and easy to understand! thanks for the help :-)

[graciefisher]

Maya can I have the recipe for challah? Please

[betterinthebahamas]

Thanks Maya for taking the time to pass on the secret to making wonderfully braided challah bread. My grandma used to make this for special occasions. I will try it. You are very nice for sharing. Good luck to you!

[edmelgol]

Thank you for showing how to braid the six strand challah. I would love your recipe if you share it.

[homesNgardens]

Wow..so pretty. Thank you for sharing!

[FramerCid]

wow those look good!

[MayaSophia]

To all those that left comments or questions, I haven't been on YouTube for months. I've tried to send you answers and the recipe for the challah today. Thanks for being so patient.

[Krennii]

Could you also send me the recipe for the challah please. It looks so delicous ;-) Many thanks

[soschadao]

different coloured seeds like black sesame seeds and flax look really pretty and are very tasty, not to meantion healthy!

[throughawindow]

Please post or share your recipe for challah - I notice your blog has been made private and I did not get a chance to write it down! Thank you!

[homegrowntomatoes1]

Very nicely done. Informative and pleasant.

[sometimesascientist]

You can achieve a similar effect by making two three-strand braids, one half the size of the other. Place the smaller braid on top of the large one and tuck the ends under - it looks like a six-strand braid and bakes up the same, but there's less to remember.

[QueenLeilani]

That came out beautifully.

[nlcorke]

Looks yummy! Great video.

[alxmyr50]

Thank you for posting this! My housemates can't wait to try your recipe.

[jaredini]

im still braiding with 3, this looks quite complicated, but as they say, it comes with practice!

[striperhooks]

it looks yummy!!!

do you have a video for making dough?thank you.

[ppdimor123]

thank you thank you thank you!!!

[provmin]

Thank you so much, this was a great help!

[TheofficialLaviM]

awesome thanks!

[theilovemyfamilypage]

Shalom,

I was trying to access your blog for your recipe - mine is really sticky - but it says it is protected and I can't access it. Any ideas?

[pshF0XY]

what exactly is challah?

and is it pronouncec "kallah" CHallah" or "hallah" ive heard it diff ways which is right?

[trulyscrumptus]

Challah is an egg bread that is traditionally used at Shabbat (Friday night to Sat night). It is delicious...one can buy one at a bakery, however it is wonderful to make your own, not only for the taste, but the wonderful smell in your home as it is baking...It is pronounced CHallah...the CH comes from your throat. Enjoy.

[nickshirley18]

Thank you for this video. I finally got it!

You're a great teacher, thanks!

[SinCityMadBaker]

Awesome video...

[einsteineisenstadt]

Wow! I've been trying to figure out how to do that forever. I would love a better challah recipe - would you share yours? Also, I tried to get to your blog at wordpress and saw that it was a "protected blog" - how do we access it? I want to make your round challot for the chagim this year and surprise my parents!

[GraceKellye]

Thank you for posting this. The step-by-step visual helps immensely. This is coming from someone who has difficulty braiding her own hair. I love challah, and now mine are so much more beautiful. Thanks!

[havivab]

Hi Maya - I love the internet; and I love YOU for posting this video. What a great help.  Todah Rabah!

[FenybojtarosEben]

Hi Maya,

I love your braiding, but would like to ask for the recipe. The one I found and used didn't turn out great.

Thanks!

[kemaste]

Your challah are beautiful and your dough is fabulous. Would you consider posting your recipe? Kasher Pesach Sameach!

[Negreeeto]

I'm a baker at heart and never knew how to make challah bread until I watched your video. You went nice and slow in your demonstration and explained each step beautiful. Thank you! The bread turned out perfect and I look forward to braiding another one, just to keep in practice. Would love to learn other baking techniques from you!

[SecurityDreamer]

Beautiful. Thank you. I followed perfectly.

[ScotlandFanatic]

I love You. Thankyou so much!

[DruannaMadoran]

Excellent video, and so easy to follow!

I tried going to your blog for the recipes but Wordpress is saying it's a protected blog and I must login. Even after logging in with my Wordpress account it's still saying it's protected. Can't view the blog no matter what. *pout*

If you're worried about having family content on there and keeping your privacy safe (sensible to do these days!), could you please make a second (different) blog posting the recipes?

[zimt1970]

I doubt I'll ever gather enough courage to give it a try but I wanted to thank you for this very useful vid. Very well explained indeed! :)

[notroubleatall]

Fabulous. I have trying to figure out the 6-strand braid forever, but only had pictures to refer to.  This video is perfect. Thank you!

[buffalobaker]

Thanks for this! I hadn't done a braid in a long time and this got me back on track!

[clbarnes8]

Two friends and I watched this video then made our 1st 6 strand challah. We had so much fun making it together and it turned out wonderful! Thanks!

[mhtene]

Thank you.....excellent!

[Crypticl3abe]

Gosh- im confused!

you did it really great...

maybe im just...

dumb:P